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Droyd Family History

Droyd Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Drozd, Troy, Dodd, Roy, Rod, Drone, Dray, Dowd, Lloyd, Droge

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Where is the Droyd family from?

You can see how Droyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droyd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Droyd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Droyd family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Droyd's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Droyd families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Droyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Droyd. 100% of Droyd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Droyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droyd census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Droyd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Droyd. For the veterans among your Droyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droyd lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Droyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Droyd in 1973 was 64, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droyd ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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